Articles tagged as: Betsy DeVos
June 4, 2017
Indy's Al Hubbard Bows Out Of Consideration For No. 2 U.S. Education Job
Indianapolis philanthropist and school reform advocate Al Hubbard has taken himself out of consideration for nomination for U.S. Education Department deputy.
Read MoreMay 23, 2017
Education Secretary DeVos Visits Catholic Voucher School In Indy
At Providence Cristo Rey High School, a high-performing private Indianapolis school, nearly every student receives a voucher.
Read MoreMarch 14, 2017
DeVos Praises Indianapolis Public Schools For "Out-Of-The-Box" Management Approach
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos would like to see more school districts across the country follow the "out-of-the-box" school management approach as used by Indianapolis Public Schools.
Read MoreMarch 2, 2017
State Rep. To DeVos: Hire More Educators On Your Staff
Rep. Melanie Wright sent a letter to Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos asking her to hire a public school educator as her Deputy Secretary.
Read MoreFebruary 7, 2017
Pence Becomes First VP To Break Senate Tie Over Cabinet Nomination
Mike Pence is not the first vice president to break any Senate tie, though; the right gives vice presidents a rare chance to be in the limelight and cast a consequential vote that makes a difference.
Read MoreJanuary 31, 2017
Under DeVos, Here's How School Choice Might Work
"Tax credit scholarships" are a twist on vouchers. Florida's program is one of the largest in the country, serving 92,000 students.
Read MoreJanuary 25, 2017
Donnelly Will Oppose DeVos for Education Secretary
Indiana U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly says he will oppose Betsy DeVos President Trump's pick for education secretary.
Read MoreNovember 27, 2016
Betsy DeVos, Trump's Education Secretary Pick, Oversaw $1.3M In Indiana Political Donations
Betsy DeVos -- President-elect Donald Trump's choice for education secretary -- is chairman of the American Federation for Children. The organization's affiliated PAC has contributed nearly $1.3 million to advocate for school choice issues in Indiana.
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